However, Quirmbach said that when the Senate look at the bill, all language liberalizing Internet-only education would be removed.

“It’s clear that the superintendents of those districts have demonstrated that they understand the law and intend to comply with the requirements by combining online with traditional materials and instruction,” Hupp said.

The department also will be closely monitoring the online programs in the coming year, Hupp said, and is prepared to cut back state funding if they don’t deliver as promised.